This page covers 9 recalls, 257 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Ram 1500.
19–21 mpg combined
11.2–12.4 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Electrical complaints dominate owner reports for the 2025 Ram 1500, with a wide range of issues described across multiple systems. Owners frequently report electrical faults that trigger clusters of warning lights while driving, sometimes accompanied by reduced power steering assist and degraded braking response occurring together. The infotainment system draws repeated complaints as well, owners describe the screen freezing or emitting a loud squeal, with the backup camera remaining locked on a static image during reversals before the system eventually reboots. Forward collision avoidance generates the second-highest complaint volume, with owners reporting the system activating unexpectedly or behaving erratically. Engine complaints round out the top three, though the specific symptoms vary across reports. A recurring secondary electrical issue involves the trailer brake module, where owners describe inconsistent trailer braking and lighting behavior, with some reporting they cannot reliably use the truck for towing as a result.
257
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 RAM 1500 has 9 recalls, the most serious being a damaged front wheel hub encoder ring that can disable electronic stability control, reducing the truck's ability to recover from a skid or loss of traction.
A separate recall covers the trailer tow module, which can cause trailer brake lights and turn signals to stop working and trailer brakes to fail entirely, leaving following drivers without warning and reducing stopping power on a loaded trailer. Several recalls cluster around software problems in the instrument panel: the display can go blank, cutting off warning lights and gear selection readouts the driver needs while moving. Related to that, a software error can show an incorrect tire pressure message that instructs inflating tires to 50 psi rather than the correct pressure, which can cause overinflation, poor handling, and tire failure. The tire pressure monitoring system is covered by a separate but similar filing for the same underlying issue. There is also a headlight software defect that can cause the headlights to cut out entirely while driving, leaving the road ahead unlit.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the instrument panel display to stop working, affecting visibility of transmission position, brake status, warning lights, stability control, tire pressure, and crash protection information.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument panel software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The trailer tow module is improperly designed, which may cause trailer lights to fail to turn on and trailer brakes to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the trailer tow module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the instrument panel display to go blank, preventing you from seeing critical information about your brakes and transmission.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument panel software or replace the cluster as needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the tire pressure message to incorrectly display 50 psi instead of your vehicle's recommended pressure, potentially leading to overinflated tires, poor handling, and tire failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software to correct the tire pressure display message.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the instrument panel to display an incorrect tire inflation pressure message.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument panel software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may cause the headlamps to turn off unexpectedly, which means the truck does not meet Canadian safety requirements.
What the fix does
FCA Canada will send you a letter. Take your truck to a dealership to have the headlamp module software updated.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlight module software is incorrect, which may cause the headlights to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the headlight module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front wheel hub encoder rings may become damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system that helps maintain vehicle control during braking and turning.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly at no charge if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged from manufacturing, preventing the electronic stability control system from functioning properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front wheel bearing hubs and replace them if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
